Morzine sits at the heart of the vast Portes du Soleil ski area, one of the largest linked ski domains in the world. Straddling the French-Swiss border between Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc, the region offers over 650 km of marked pistes across resorts including Les Gets, Avoriaz, Châtel, Morgins, Torgon, Champoussin and Les Crosets.
Thanks to its position in the Mont Blanc weather system and an advanced snow-making network, Morzine enjoys a reliable snow record. Pistes are typically well covered from early December right through to the end of April.
Whether you are a beginner or an expert, the enormous Portes du Soleil terrain provides something for everyone. After an exhilarating day on the slopes, return to one of our luxury chalets in Morzine and unwind in your private outdoor hot tub.
The Ski Areas
A Portes du Soleil ski pass gives you access to Avoriaz, a world-renowned snowboarding destination that regularly appears in international magazines. Freeriders will love the challenging terrain around Hauts Forts. See our snowboarding in Morzine guide.
Local skiing in Morzine is split into three main sectors:
- Pleney – the main mountain above the town, perfect for all levels
- Super Morzine – the eastern sector with the main link to Avoriaz
- Nyon-Chamossière – the southern area offering more challenging runs
Pleney
Pleney is the primary mountain where local ski schools are based. Its broad summit plateau makes it ideal for beginners, while long, scenic blue runs wind through the trees back to the village. When snow conditions are good, the area offers excellent off-piste opportunities. The Stade de Slalom face is a favourite for showing off, and the annual New Year torchlit descent by ski instructors is a spectacular sight.
Nyon-Chamossière
For more demanding skiing, head to Nyon-Chamossière. Routes from the Pleney summit lead to the Nyon Plateau, from where blue and red runs descend to Morzine or connect towards Les Gets. Stronger skiers can tackle Pointe de Nyon, where L’Aigle starts red and finishes with optional black bumps. Chamossière itself features a bumpy black run directly under the chairlift plus a stiff red on the far side, with plenty of just-off-piste terrain in good conditions.
Super Morzine
Super Morzine mainly serves as the gateway to Avoriaz, but on sunny days it is a fantastic place for beginners and intermediates to practise on wide, open pistes. South-facing restaurants with sunny terraces offer spectacular mountain views and a relaxing lunch spot.
Plan Your Morzine Chalet Stay
Ready to experience Morzine’s world-class skiing and snowboarding? Explore our full selection of chalets in Morzine, including catered chalets Morzine and self catered chalets Morzine.
For more ideas on winter activities, see our guide to skiing and snowboarding in Morzine.
